Common name: Malathion
Chemical name:
diethy [fdimethoxyphosphinothioylthio]
Chemicalcalss: Insecticide
Molecular formula: C,H,O,PS,
CAS NO.: 121-75-5
Properties:
Form Tech.is a clear,amber liquid.
M.p.2.85°C.B.p.156-157°C/0.7mmHg.V.p.5.3 mPa (30°C) S.g./density 1.23 (25°C).Solubility In water 145 mg/l (25°C).
Miscible with most organic solvents,e.g. alcohols, esters ketones,aromatic hydrocarbons.
Slightly soluble in petroleum and some types of mineral oil.
Stability Relatively stable in neutral, aqueous media.
Mode of action:
Non-systemic insecticide and acaricide with contact, stomach, and respiratory action.
Usage:
Malathion is used to control Coleoptera,Diptera,Hemiptera, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera in a wide range of crops,including cotton, pome,soft and stone fruit,potatoes, rice and vegetables.
Used extensively to control major arthropod disease vectors (Cultoflace) in public health program mes, ectoparasites (Diptera, Acari, Mallopuga) of cattle, poultry,dogs and cats, human head and body lice Anoplura),household insects (Diptera, Orthoptera), and for the protection of stored grain. Typical application rates for agricultural uses 0.5-1.25 kg/ha.
Normal Formulations:
95%Tech,57%EC,50%WP
